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A statement from the National Trust stated: “As we approach our traditional busy season, we have introduced some new measures to help ensure your experience to Carrick-a-Rede is the best it can be.

"As a conservation charity we are committed to preserving and protecting our special places and spaces for everyone to enjoy.

“This includes protecting ongoing conservation, managing health and safety and trying to ease traffic congestion around the site.

“Timed tickets were introduced at Carrick-a-Rede on Friday 7 April 2017. Visitors are able to purchase tickets from 9.30am onwards.

“All individual tickets will be sold on the day and are only valid on the day of purchase. There will be no online tickets available to purchase this season. You will be required to present your ticket at the allocated time period, before crossing the bridge.

“We recommend you arrive early in the morning to secure a ticket for that day but please be advised, during peak periods, we may sell out of tickets for the remainder of the day.

“Timed tickets are only valid on the day of purchase and cannot be pre-booked.

“Time slots will only be released once the previous slot is full.

“We have introduced timed tickets to improve the visitor experience and management on site.

“These changes have been made to help reduce long waiting times and traffic congestion during peak times.”